SG Biofuels is a plant oil company specializing in the development of Jatropha as a low cost, sustainably produced oil that can be used for a variety of bio-based materials including biodiesel and feedstock substitutes for the petrochemical and jet fuel industries. We’re turning the opportunities of Jatropha into reality through a world-class leadership team, leading-edge science and genetics and expertise in agronomy and plantation management. Our vision comes from seeds of opportunity: the opportunity to provide the global energy market with a viable alternative source for oil at a competitive price that meets significantly increasing mandates. And, the opportunity to reduce carbon emissions and preserve ecosystems while leaving a positive impact on local communities. SG Biofuels brings together a world-class leadership team of executive management, energy, biotechnology and agribusiness veterans with a proven track record developing sustainable, for-profit projects in Latin America. The executive team and advisory board include a broad base of successful leaders in technology, energy, government, petrochemical, biotechnology and agriculture. Our team includes more than 100 years combined experience in plant molecular genetics and biotechnology, including three members of the National Academy of Sciences. But developing a sustainable biofuel feedstock takes more than assembling the best team and selecting the right crop to plant. It must also incorporate community development and sustainable agricultural practices. The SG Biofuels team has a long track record of building sustainable for profit projects and, as a result, has learned that the following guiding principles help us to be successful:
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